Mobile device vehicle dashboard shelf

Abstract

The present invention comprises a holding device that allows a person to simply set their mobile device on the vehicle dash and instantly obtain power to charge the mobile device, and audio connectivity to hear the mobile device. The holding device defines an angled front surface provided for the mobile device to rest on and be held securely in place. The holding device may get its angled surface from the existing shape of the vehicle dashboard or from an in-dash electronics unit.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A holding device for a mobile device comprising:
 a front shelf for holding a mobile device, the front shelf having an angled L shape comprising a back surface terminating in a lip approximately perpendicularly; 
 a rear housing provided behind the front shelf, the rear housing comprising:
 mounting hardware for connecting the rear housing within a vehicle dashboard; and 
 electronic components; 
 
 wherein the front shelf is sized to accept a mobile device having a plurality of edges comprising a top edge, bottom edge, first side edge, and second side edge positioned such that a back surface of the mobile device rests upon the back surface of the front shelf and an edge of the plurality of edges of the mobile device rests upon the lip of the front shelf; 
 wherein neither the back surface nor the lip are perpendicular or parallel to a top surface of the rear housing; and 
 wherein the lip has a depth that is shorter than a height of the back surface. 
 
     
     
       2. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 1 , wherein the shelf back surface further comprises tacky gel. 
     
     
       3. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 1 , wherein the shelf back surface further comprises one or more magnets. 
     
     
       4. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic components further comprise one or more QI charging coils. 
     
     
       5. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic components further comprise a Bluetooth transceiver. 
     
     
       6. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 1 , wherein the shelf is sized to accept a mobile device of any size or model. 
     
     
       7. A system for providing mobile device use within a vehicle, the system comprising:
 a mobile device; 
 a vehicle having a dashboard configured to accept a stereo; 
 a holding device provided at least in part within the dashboard, the holding device comprising:
 a front shelf for holding a mobile device, the front shelf having an angled L shape comprising a back surface which intersects with a lip approximately perpendicularly; 
 a rear housing provided behind the front shelf, the rear housing comprising: 
 mounting hardware for connecting the rear housing within a vehicle dashboard; and 
 electronic components; 
 
 wherein a first surface of the mobile device rests on the back surface of the front shelf of the holding device and a second surface of the mobile device rests on the lip of the front shelf; and 
 wherein the mobile device connects to the vehicle by the way of the electronic components provided within the holding device; 
 wherein neither the back surface nor the lip are perpendicular or parallel to a top surface of the rear housing; and 
 wherein the lip has a depth that is shorter than a height of the back surface. 
 
     
     
       8. The system of  claim 7 , wherein the front shelf defines a surface, the surface further comprising tacky gel, wherein the tacky gel is used to fasten the mobile device to the holding device. 
     
     
       9. The system of  claim 7 , wherein the front shelf defines a surface, the surface further comprising one or more magnets, wherein the magnets are used to fasten the mobile device to the holding device. 
     
     
       10. The system of  claim 7 , wherein the electronic components further comprise one or more QI charging coils. 
     
     
       11. The system of  claim 7 , wherein the electronic components further comprise a Bluetooth transceiver. 
     
     
       12. The system of  claim 7 , wherein the mobile device includes any size or model of mobile device. 
     
     
       13. A holding device for a mobile device comprising:
 a front shelf for holding a mobile device, the front shelf having an angled L shape comprising a shelf back surface which intersects with a lip approximately perpendicularly; 
 a rear housing provided behind the front shelf, the rear housing comprising mounting hardware for connecting the rear housing within a vehicle dashboard; 
 electronic components, the electronic components comprising a Bluetooth transceiver and a wireless charging device; 
 and wherein neither the back surface nor the lip are perpendicular or parallel to a top surface of the rear housing. 
 
     
     
       14. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 13 , wherein the electronic components further comprise a NFC device. 
     
     
       15. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 13 , wherein the wireless charging device comprises one or more QI coils. 
     
     
       16. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 13 , wherein the rear housing comprises a standard stereo enclosure unit. 
     
     
       17. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 1 , further comprising wherein the holding device does not contact a front surface of the mobile device when a mobile device is provided on the font shelf. 
     
     
       18. The holding device for a mobile device of  claim 17 , wherein the lip comprises both a top surface and a bottom surface, neither being parallel to the top surface of the rear housing. 
     
     
       19. A system comprising the holding device for a mobile device of  claim 1 , further comprising a mobile device. 
     
     
       20. A system comprising the holding device for a mobile device of  claim 13 , further comprising a mobile device, wherein the mobile device has a plurality of edges comprising a top edge, bottom edge, first side edge, and second side edge, wherein a back surface of the mobile device rests upon the back surface of the front shelf and an edge of the plurality of edges of the mobile device rests upon the lip of the front shelf.